The arcades of XX Settembre street in Genoa

I portici di via XX Settembre a Genova

The porticos of XX Settembre street in Genoa.
Via XX Settembre is one of the main arteries of Genoa, famous for its elegant porticos that extend along much of the street. These porticos not only offer shelter from the elements, but also represent an extraordinary example of urban architecture, combining neo-Gothic and Art Nouveau elements.
The construction of Via XX Settembre dates back to the end of the 19th century, in a period of great urban expansion for Genoa. The porticos, with their mosaic floors and decorated ceilings, were designed to add a touch of elegance to the city. The columns and arches in black and white stone create a fascinating visual effect, making a walk under the porticos a unique experience.
Walking under the porticos of Via XX Settembre, you can admire a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants that offer a mix of tradition and modernity. This street is a reference point for shopping and social life of the Genoese, but also a place where you can breathe in the history of the city. Every architectural detail tells a part of the history of Genoa, from its medieval times to the present day.
One of the most fascinating aspects of the porticoes of Via XX Settembre is the motto of Genoa engraved under one of the neo-Gothic porticoes: “As the Griffin seizes these, so Genoa tears to pieces its enemies”. This motto, accompanied by a griffin seizing an eagle and a fox, dates back to the ancient Republic of Genoa and represents the strength and determination of the city.
The porticoes of Via XX Settembre are an unmissable place for those visiting Genoa. Whether it is a relaxing stroll, a shopping session or a coffee break, the porticoes offer a fascinating and historically rich environment. Every corner of this street tells a story, making each visit a unique and memorable experience.

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I portici di via XX Settembre a Genova

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What is September 20, the date of the XX Settembre streets? On that day, in 1870, the Italian army took Rome after the breach of Porta Pia: it was the end of the Papal State.
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The arcades of Via XX Settembre in Genoa – Les arcades de la via XX Settembre à Gênes – Las arcadas de via XX Settembre en Génova – As arcadas da via XX Settembre em Génova – Die Arkaden der Via XX Settembre in Genua – Các mái vòm của XX Settembre ở Genoa

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Venti Settembre street seen from Piazza De Ferrari

Via Venti Settembre vista da piazza De Ferrari a Genova

Venti Settembre street seen from Piazza De Ferrari in Genoa.
The beginning of Via XX, the straight main street in the center of Genoa. The street starts from the beautiful Piazza De Ferrari and, thanks to its arcades, has become the main attraction for tourists looking for shopping (all the famous shops are here).

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Via Venti Settembre vista da piazza De Ferrari a Genova

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What is September 20, the date of the XX Settembre streets? On that day, in 1870, the Italian army took Rome after the breach of Porta Pia: it was the end of the Papal State.
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The street called Venti Settembre seen from the square called De Ferrari in Genoa – La rue Venti Settembre vue de la place De Ferrari à Gênes – La calle llamada Venti Settembre vista desde la plaza llamada De Ferrari en Génova – A rua chamada Venti Settembre vista da praça chamada De Ferrari em Génova – Die Straße namens Venti Settembre vom Platz namens De Ferrari in Genua aus gesehen – Con phố có tên Venti Settembre nhìn từ quảng trường De Ferrari ở Genoa

The central street called XX Settembre in Genoa

La centrale via XX Settembre a Genova

The central Via XX Settembre in Genoa.
Via XX Settembre is one of the main arteries of Genoa, combining history, culture and modernity in one vibrant street. Located in the heart of the city, this street is a point of reference for both residents and tourists.
Via XX Settembre takes its name from the date of 20 September 1870, the day on which Rome was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy, marking the end of the Papal States. The street was designed in the late 19th century as part of a plan to modernize the city. Along its route, you can admire historic buildings and architecture that tell the story of Genoa.
One of the most famous points of interest on Via XX Settembre is the Mercato Orientale, inaugurated in 1899. Located in the ancient cloister of the convent attached to the Church of the Consolazione, the market is a lively place where you can find fresh products, local specialties and an authentic atmosphere. Recently, the market has been renovated with the addition of a food market offering tastings, cooking classes and cultural events.
Via XX Settembre is also an ideal destination for shopping. Here you can find fashion boutiques, craft shops and department stores. The street is lined with elegant porticos that offer shelter during rainy days and create a pleasant environment for strolling.
Along Via XX Settembre, you can admire numerous historical buildings and monuments. Among them, the Ponte Monumentale stands out, an imposing neoclassical bridge that crosses the street, offering a panoramic view of the city. The facades of the buildings are decorated with architectural details that reflect the elegance and history of Genoa.
Via XX Settembre is also a meeting place for the Genoese. The cafes and restaurants along the street are perfect for a relaxing break, while the squares and open spaces offer a welcoming environment to socialize and enjoy city life.
The central Via XX Settembre in Genoa is much more than just a street. It is a symbol of the city’s history and culture, a place where past and present meet in perfect harmony. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, a walk along this street will offer you an unforgettable experience, full of discoveries and emotions.

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La centrale via XX Settembre a Genova

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The power station via XX Settembre in Genoa – La via centrale XX Settembre à Gênes – La central vía XX Settembre en Génova – A via central XX Settembre em Génova – Die zentrale Via XX Settembre in Genua – Trung tâm qua XX Settembre ở Genoa

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The porticoes and the Basilica of Santo Stefano in via XX

I portici e la Basilica di Santo Stefano in via XX a Genova

The porticos and the Basilica of Santo Stefano on Via XX in Genoa.
Via XX Settembre, one of the main arteries of Genoa, is famous for its elegant porticos and the historic Basilica of Santo Stefano. This place is a meeting point between modern architecture and the centuries-old history of the city.
The porticos of Via XX Settembre are a symbol of elegance and functionality. Built in the 19th century, the porticos provide shelter and shade to pedestrians, allowing them to stroll along the street in any weather condition. The imposing columns and neoclassical arches create an atmosphere of grandeur and refinement. Under the porticos, there are luxury boutiques, cafés and historic shops that add to the charm of this iconic street.
Located in the heart of Via XX Settembre, the Basilica of Santo Stefano is an architectural jewel that dates back to the 5th century. The church is a remarkable example of Genoese Romanesque architecture, with its simple yet elegant façade and interior rich in history and art.
The basilica was built on the ruins of an older church and has undergone numerous modifications and restorations over the centuries. The current structure, with its single nave and side chapels, still retains elements of the original Romanesque style. Inside, you can admire frescoes, sculptures and works of sacred art that tell the religious and cultural history of Genoa.
Via XX Settembre and the Basilica of Santo Stefano represent a meeting point between the past and the present of Genoa. The arcades, with their timeless elegance, and the basilica, with its thousand-year history, offer visitors a unique experience of discovery and contemplation.
Walking under the arcades of Via XX Settembre and visiting the Basilica of Santo Stefano is a journey through the history, art and culture of Genoa. These emblematic places are a must for anyone who wants to discover the beating heart of the city.

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I portici e la Basilica di Santo Stefano in via XX a Genova

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The porticoes and the Basilica of Santo Stefano in via XX in Genoa – Les portiques et la basilique de Santo Stefano dans la via XX à Gênes – Los pórticos y la Basílica de Santo Stefano en via XX en Génova – Os pórticos e a Basílica de Santo Stefano na via XX em Génova – Die Portiken und die Basilika Santo Stefano in der Via XX in Genua – Các mái cổng và Vương cung thánh đường Santo Stefano qua XX ở Genoa

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The Archivolt of Via Gerolamo Boccardo in Genoa

L'Archivolto di via Gerolamo Boccardo a Genova

The Archivolt of Via Gerolamo Boccardo in Genoa
Walking along the beautiful Via XX Settembre in Genoa, as I have already written to you many times, I almost always keep my nose in the air to enjoy all the beauty and details found there.
Just like this beautiful archivolt (or perhaps it is more of a terrace) that unites these two buildings, giving rise to the short street dedicated to an illustrious Genoese: Gerolamo Boccardo.

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L'Archivolto di via Gerolamo Boccardo a Genova

L'Archivolto di via Gerolamo Boccardo a Genova

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Gerolamo Boccardo (Genoa, March 16, 1829 – Rome, March 20, 1904) was an Italian economist and politician. He was a senator of the Kingdom of Italy in the XIII legislature. After completing his high school studies, in 1844 he enrolled in the Faculty of Law at the University of Genoa, but the political commitments he soon took on made him delay his graduation, which he obtained only on July 2, 1849. In 1847 he was elected president of the Società Entellica di Chiavari, recently moved to Genoa. During this period he worked as a journalist at the Corriere Mercantile of Genoa, working to promote the transformation of the newspaper from an exclusively commercial newspaper to a political and economic newspaper.
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The Archivolt of Via Gerolamo Boccardo in Genoa – L’archivolte de la via Gerolamo Boccardo à Gênes – La arquivolta de via Gerolamo Boccardo en Génova – A arquivolta da via Gerolamo Boccardo em Génova – Die Archivolte der Via Gerolamo Boccardo in Genua – Kho lưu trữ của Gerolamo Boccardo ở Genoa

Uno scorcio dai portici di via XX a Genova

Uno scorcio dai portici di via XX a Genova

Uno scorcio dai portici di via XX a Genova.
Passeggiando in centro a Zena rimango sempre affascinato dai portici bicolori che aprono lo sguardo sui be palazzi che si affaccoano sulla via.
Tutte le volte scatto molte foto che poi, piano piano, centellino qui sul sito!

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Uno scorcio dai portici di via XX a Genova

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What is September 20, the date of the XX Settembre streets? On that day, in 1870, the Italian army took Rome after the breach of Porta Pia: it was the end of the Papal State.
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A view from the arcades of the street called XX Settembre in Genoa – Un aperçu des arcades de la rue XX Settembre à Gênes – Un vistazo a los soportales de la calle XX Settembre de Génova – Um vislumbre das arcadas da rua XX Settembre em Génova – Ein Blick auf die Arkaden der Straße XX Settembre in Genua – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về những mái vòm của con phố mang tên XX Settembre ở Genoa

A glimpse of Salita Salvatore Viale in Genoa

Uno scorcio di Salita Salvatore Vitale a Genova

A glimpse of Salita Salvatore Viale in Genoa.
To tell the truth, in this shot you can't actually see the climb that I included in the title but I didn't know how to name the post.
In reality, you can see a nice glimpse of some buildings, taken from via Venti Settembre (at the height of the Ponte Monumentale), which to be reached you have to go along the Salalita dedicated to Salvatore Vitale.

Update: I had mistakenly written Vitale without finding any correspondence. As many people have pointed out to me there was a spelling mistake: the correct name is Salvatore Viale of which I have found several information!

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Uno scorcio di Salita Salvatore Viale a Genova

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Salvatore Viale (Bastia, 6 September 1787 – Bastia, 23 November 1861) was a Corsican writer, poet and magistrate, the first author to use the Corsican language in a work of literary importance, the Dionomachia (1817). Educated in liberal ideas, he played a significant role in the recovery of the cultural tradition of the Corsican people and defended the role of the Italian language as the cultured language of the island.
A climb in Genoa near the central Via XX Settembre (previously named after Antoine Christophe Saliceti) was dedicated to Viale.
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A glimpse of the climb dedicated to Salvatore Viale in Genoa – Un aperçu de l’ascension dédiée à Salvatore Viale à Gênes – Un vistazo a la subida dedicada a Salvatore Viale en Génova – Um vislumbre da escalada dedicada a Salvatore Viale em Gênova – Ein Blick auf den Salvatore Viale gewidmeten Aufstieg in Genua – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về chuyến leo núi dành riêng cho Salvatore Viale ở Genoa

The two-tone arcades of Twenty September street

La bicromia dei portici di via Venti Settembre a Genova

The two-tone arcades of Via Venti Settembre in Genoa.
The two-tone arcades of Via Venti Settembre in Genoa are one of the most distinctive and fascinating architectural elements of the city. Via Venti Settembre is one of the main arteries of the center of Genoa and its arcades are known for their elegant two-tone decorations, a typical decorative style that uses two contrasting colors to create suggestive visual effects.

Typically, the two-tone effect is achieved using white marble and black slate, a local stone very common in Ligurian architecture. This contrast of colors creates a very strong and distinctive visual effect.
The decorative motifs in the porticos often include geometric designs, such as stripes, diamonds, and zigzag patterns. These designs are designed to enhance the contrast between the two colors.
Many of the buildings along Via Venti Settembre date back to the Italian Liberty (Art Nouveau) period, and the two-tone effect is used to emphasize the sinuous lines and floral details typical of this style.
In addition to the aesthetic aspect, the two-tone effect also has a practical function, as dark stones, such as slate, are more resistant to wear and stains, so they are often used in areas subject to pedestrian traffic.
The two-tone effect is not only an aesthetic choice, but also has a cultural and historical significance. It reflects the skill of the Genoese craftsmen and the historical richness of the city. It is an example of how architecture can incorporate artistic elements that tell a story and create a unique identity for a place.

Along Via Venti Settembre, some of the most iconic buildings with two-tone porticos include:
Palazzo della Borsa: an example of Art Nouveau architecture with elaborate decorations.
Chiesa della Consolazione: although not directly part of the porticos, it is a nearby landmark with a façade that incorporates two-tone elements.
Palazzi dei Rolli: some of the historic buildings along the street display this type of decoration, although the Rolli themselves are better known for other architectural features.

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La bicromia dei portici di via Venti Settembre a Genova

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Via XX Settembre is one of the main roads in the centre of Genoa within the Genoese district of San Vincenzo, just under a kilometre long. It runs in an east-west direction and, together with Corso Italia – the promenade that runs along the seafront – is one of the favourite places for strolls by the Genoese. It crosses the two central districts of Portoria (first section, portico, from Piazza De Ferrari to the Monumental Bridge) and San Vincenzo (from the Monumental Bridge to the outlet on Via Cadorna near Piazza della Vittoria.
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The two-tone arcades of Via Venti Settembre in Genoa – Les arcades bicolores de la Via Venti Settembre à Gênes – Las arcadas bicolores de Via Venti Settembre en Génova – As arcadas bicolores da Via Venti Settembre em Gênova – Die zweifarbigen Arkaden der Via Venti Settembre in Genua – Mái vòm hai tông màu của Via Venti Settembre ở Genoa

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The wonderful porticos of Via XX in Genoa

I meravigliosi portici di via XX a Genova

The wonderful arcades of Via XX in Genoa.
I believe that this stretch of the arcades of Via Venti, the main street in the centre of the Ligurian capital, is the most beautiful.

L’alternanza del bianco e nero delle colonne e degli archi lascia veramente senza fiato, non credete anche voi?
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I meravigliosi portici di via XX a Genova

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What is September 20, the date of the XX Settembre streets? On that day, in 1870, the Italian army took Rome after the breach of Porta Pia: it was the end of the Papal State.
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The wonderful arcades of via XX Settembre in the center of Genoa – Les magnifiques arcades de la via XX Settembre au centre de Gênes – Las maravillosas arcadas de via XX Settembre en el centro de Génova – As maravilhosas arcadas da via XX Settembre no centro de Gênova – Die wunderschönen Arkaden der Via XX Settembre im Zentrum von Genua – Những mái vòm tuyệt vời của via XX Settembre ở trung tâm Genoa – 位于热那亚市中心的 Via XX Settembre 美妙的拱廊 – ジェノヴァの中心にある XX Settembre 通りの素晴らしいアーケード

Via XX Settembre dal Ponte Monumentale

Via XX Settembre dal Ponte Monumentale

Via XX Settembre dal Ponte Monumentale.
La via più famosa di Genova, vista dal ponte verso piazza de Ferrari con l’Abbazia di Santo Stefano sulla destra.
Foto scattata alcuni mesi fa in uno dei pochi giorni soleggiati in un novembre molto piovoso.
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Via XX Settembre dal Ponte Monumentale

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Via XX Settembre è una strada che ha avuto un’origine controversa. Fu fortemente voluta dal sindaco Andrea Podestà, ma osteggiata da parte della popolazione residente poiché per costruirla fu necessario procedere a pesanti demolizioni di case e negozi. Soprattutto furono contrari i religiosi della chiesa del Rimedio, espropriati per far passare l’arteria.
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